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Old May 26, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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ok, i orderd a MTX 1000w 2ch amp. what would be a good set of 12" subs to go wit this amp? im looking for real clean sound and pretty loud. id pprofer MTX subs but i wana know what ya'll think. and i need subs for 1-1.5 airspace each. thanks!
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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what amp what ohm is it stable to briged? with 1 to 1.5 cu feet it must be a sealed box? what size subs? 8" 10" 12"? just 2 subs right?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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I don't like MTX subs. I find JL's to be clean and tight. Personally I like Kicker also, but they take a little more air.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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not the squares, a <> 10 only needs .66 sealed, and they hit HARD
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I just got two MTX thunder 5500s and they sound pretty good. Too damn loud, i actually wish i could turn the amp gains down but they are already as low as possible.
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yeah, thats what i was lookin at, either the 5500 or 7500. i was also lookin at JLw3 but what would a good price be on them? and yes i want 12" and the box is sealed. the amp is the 974 or something like that its 500wx2 at 2ohms. what do you think about the new kicker CVR's also?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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anyone.....? the amp was the MTX 942 amp btw
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